Sunset hikes near Deer Plain, il

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. McAdams Peak–Cedar Hill, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. Hickory Viewpoint–Goat Cliff, 13 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 133 min of walking

4. Hickory North Sunset Point–Hickory Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

5. Cedar Hill–Stump Lake, 5 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Fern Hollow Trail & Hickory North Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Twin Springs–Stump Lake, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 6 min of walking

8. Lover’s Leap & Deer Lick Hollow via Rattle Snake Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 55 min of walking

9. Rattle Snake Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Confluence Overlook–Confluence Overlook Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 150 min of walking

11. Prairie Adventure Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Royal Lake & Pohman Slough via Royal Landing 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint